Name:     Brandon Archibald
Position: Right Defenceman
Born:       3.31.92
Height:    6'3"
Weight:   195

Shots:     Right

Report Card:

Size/Strength:      Very Good
Skating:                Excellent
Shot/Scoring:       Very Good
Puckhandling:      Good
Hockey Sense:     Excellent
Leadership:          Excellent
Poise:                   Very Good  
Defense:               Excellent

Strengths:
1. Excellent patience with the puck
2. Physical Plays 
3. Two way game

Areas for Improvement:
1. Physical Development
2. Creativity

Skill:

Brandon can hit and has good vision of the ice. 
He can also play under pressure and is confident that he can make plays.
Brandon is a two way defenceman, will drop the gloves if need be. 

Scouting Report:

Brandon Archibold is a good sized defenseman who plays in every key situations.
Had a strong rookie campaign as a 16 year old in 2008/2009 regular season.
Has a hard shot and can manage the point during the powerplays.
He is a physical player,not afraid to initiate contacts;he's also very good along the boards.
His tenacity is excellent,knows where to position when defending his zone.
Can move guys out in front of his own net. He is also not afraid to get involved in offensive situations.

NHL Potential:

A solid D-man who can deliver heavy shots from the point if opportunity presents itself.

Style comparison to:

Tom Preissing


Year        Team                GP  G   A     PTS  PIM
2009/10   Soo                   56   4  24    28     71
                Greyhounds